Marius Stan

Marius Stan is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Boston College, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies. His work bridges philosophy and the history of science, with a focus on Kant's natural philosophy, Leibniz-Newton debates, and Enlightenment science foundations. He earned a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University.

Research interests include Kant's metaphysical foundations of natural science, 18th-century scientific thought, and the philosophical underpinnings of early modern scientific developments. He teaches courses such as Kant's First Critique, Philosophy of Space and Time, and History and Philosophy of Science.

His publications analyze themes like Newtonianism's influence, Kant's mechanics, and the interplay between metaphysical principles and scientific laws. Recent works include studies on absolute vs. relative motion, early modern scientific methodologies, and the evolution of physics as a discipline.

No awards or grants are listed here, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly contributions. He maintains an active academic presence via Academia.edu and PhilPapers.